Persevere

Quick meaning: Persevere is a verb meaning (intransitive, copulative, obsolete) To stay constant; to continue in a certain state; to remain.

Meaning

(intransitive, copulative, obsolete) To stay constant; to continue in a certain state; to remain.

More Meanings

1. (intransitive) To persist steadfastly in pursuit of an undertaking, task, journey, or goal, even if hindered by distraction, difficulty, obstacles, or discouragement.

Example Sentences

He is a trifle discouraged, but he perseveres.

I will persevere in my course of loyalty, though the conflict be sore between that and my blood.

Sir Walter had sought the acquaintance, and though his overtures had not been met with any warmth, he had persevered in seeking it.

Word Forms

• perseveres
• persevering
• persevered
• perservere
• persever

Synonyms for persevere

Depending on context, synonyms include abide, astand, carry on, continue, endure, follow up.

Antonyms for persevere

Common opposites include cease, desist, give up, quit, stop, surrender.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include persist, perseverance, abide, persistence, keep, continue.

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